cadette

American  

[kuh-det] / kəˈdɛt /

noun

1. Also called Cadette scout.  (initial capital letter) a member of the Girl Scouts from 12 through 14 years of age.

2. Australian. a female government employee, especially a woman appointed to civil service.

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Etymology

Origin of cadette

First recorded in 1670–80; cad(et) + -ette

Example Sentences

Elisa Meléndez is a gamer, Frag Doll cadette, and Ph.D. student of sociology at Florida International University in Miami, where she also fronts a rock band, Crimson.

From Slate • Aug. 13, 2012

Such was the case with the youngest Princess; but as regards the cadette, the second sister,—And Shahrazad perceived the dawn of day and fell silent and ceased saying her permitted say.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 14 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

Albeit they be the sisters of thy Queen, yet seeing the royal favours and affection towards their cadette they were consumed with anger and hatred and despite by reason of their envy and jealousy.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 13 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

Then Lucy Morris entered the room with Nina, the cadette of the family.

From The Eustace Diamonds by Trollope, Anthony

"Oh, mamma, what is it?" asked the cadette.

From The Eustace Diamonds by Trollope, Anthony